Question 1

Which of the following is not a functional characteristic of WBCs?

Accepted Answer

A)  granulosis 
B)  diapedesis 
C)  positive chemotaxis 
D)  ameboid motion 
A)  granulosis 
B)  diapedesis 
C)  positive chemotaxis 
D)  ameboid motion

Question 2

Match the following:
-Nucleus is multilobed; functions as a phagocyte; contains fine indistinct granules.

Accepted Answer

A) Basophil 
B) Eosinophil 
C) Neutrophil 
D) Monocyte 
E) Erythrocyte 
A) Basophil 
B) Eosinophil 
C) Neutrophil 
D) Monocyte 
E) Erythrocyte

Question 3

If you centrifuge (spin)whole blood you will find the band of white blood cells and platelets (the Buffy coat)is much thinner than the packed red blood cells below it.This difference reflects the fact that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  white blood cells are fewer in number than red blood cells 
B)  white blood cells are smaller than red blood cells 
C)  platelets are larger than red blood cells 
D)  platelets are larger than white blood cells 
A)  white blood cells are fewer in number than red blood cells 
B)  white blood cells are smaller than red blood cells 
C)  platelets are larger than red blood cells 
D)  platelets are larger than white blood cells

Question 4

Clotting factor activation turns clotting factors into enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The primary source of RBCs in the adult human being is the bone marrow in the shafts of the long bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following:
-Hormone that stimulates production of RBCs.

Accepted Answer

A) Prostaglandin derivates such as Thromboxane A2 
B) Erythropoietin 
C) Spectrin 
D) Heparin 
E) Interleukins and CSFs 
A) Prostaglandin derivates such as Thromboxane A2 
B) Erythropoietin 
C) Spectrin 
D) Heparin 
E) Interleukins and CSFs

Which of the following is not a functional characteristic of WBCs?

Match the following: -Nucleus is multilobed; functions as a phagocyte; contains fine indistinct granules.

If you centrifuge (spin)whole blood you will find the band of white blood cells and platelets (the Buffy coat)is much thinner than the packed red blood cells below it.This difference reflects the fact that ________.

Clotting factor activation turns clotting factors into enzymes.

The primary source of RBCs in the adult human being is the bone marrow in the shafts of the long bones.

Match the following: -Hormone that stimulates production of RBCs.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Pregnancy and Human Development

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Exam 17: Blood

Which of the following is not a functional characteristic of WBCs?

Match the following: -Nucleus is multilobed; functions as a phagocyte; contains fine indistinct granules.

If you centrifuge (spin)whole blood you will find the band of white blood cells and platelets (the Buffy coat)is much thinner than the packed red blood cells below it.This difference reflects the fact that ________.

Clotting factor activation turns clotting factors into enzymes.

The primary source of RBCs in the adult human being is the bone marrow in the shafts of the long bones.

Match the following: -Hormone that stimulates production of RBCs.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Pregnancy and Human Development

Heredity

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